LTD is the abbreviation of Private Company Limited by Shares, which is a legal entity registered in Ireland. It is a type of corporate entity with shared ownership, meaning that all shareholders collectively own the company. As a limited liability company, the shareholders' liability is limited to the shares they hold and they are not personally liable for the company's financial obligations. LTD does not publicly participate in the market, which means its shares are not publicly traded. According to Irish law, an LTD can have a maximum of 149 shareholders, but must have at least one director. The company must appoint a statutory representative, but it is not required for the director to be a local resident. Additionally, an LTD also needs to appoint a company secretary, with no nationality restrictions. The minimum registered capital starts from 1 euro, and no verification of capital is required. In summary, LTD is a flexible and simple legal entity, suitable for small businesses and startups.